My 301 took a very long time to break in. How do they sound compared with each other ? Any comments please. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. Back in my bass-player days in the 1970s, I used to do a regular cabaret gig, providing musical support for sundry British stand-up comic acts. I can say that the Acuphase DP75 was better than the standard Wadia 850 and possible 860X, it was close. SACD from the Sony is very good but the redbook. The $5995 Mark Levinson No. Mar 17, 2008. Sony Es Cd Player. I can't decide which to go for. I went with the Wadia 850 directly feeding my CAT JL-2 stereo amp. Only two of the single unit players that I auditioned were significantly better than the Classe. Cambridge Audio 840C (no volume is a minus) 6. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. I have a Wadia 850 cd player that up and quit on me. However, the CD55 also is a very high quality piece. At start Wadia mute output and set zerro volume level. The Wadia 850 is an excellent integrated CD transport and D/A. Bluebook The right price. 2s, Manley NeoClassic 250s, Wadia 850, MIT Oracle V3 speaker cables, MIT MI-350 Oracle interconnects, Black Diamond Racing Shelves and Cones in a dedicated room with ASC Tube Traps, Room Tunes and 3 X 20 amp dedicated circuits. 33V RMS, this measured at both the. 99. Thanks for all your help. In my system the 860 is much more resolving w/ or w/o a preamp. The new SACD player that never made it past the prototype stage, which is a pity because it would feature the new 9 series design and if the picture is anything to go by it was going to have a “proper” optical transport. Two problems surfaced: first it would cut out on playing. The only amp I know of thats worth the price of admission. Prefer used. I also used B&W Silver Signatures driven by a Pass Labs Aleph 3. DcS P8i 4. I guess the question isn't whether cables work, but whether they work in a given system. The Wadia 830, 301, and 302 do not utilize the 48lbs monolithic design chassis found in their statement 581, 581i, 781, or 781i or discontinued 850, 860, 861, 861b, and 861SE units. 99. I liked the Cary over the others by quite a bit. (well, I shouldn't have sold my own 850 back 5 years ago in the first place. High End Wadia 850 CD-Payer / Pass Aleph 0S. Against the No. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. curlysimpson 02-08-2001 1:04am. I know Wadia makes good gear and I understand they are back in business. The 581 was available as the 581 Basic (no digital inputs. A digital volume control is included. DcS P8i 4. I'm looking for any advice on comparisions between these two fine CD players. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Ignoring the price, which of these will work better with my system? C37 Mcintosh ore amp, MC2720 power amp, 8 and W Nautilus 804 speakers Which will sound more musical? I know that the 850 has slightly better technology but the 2000 combo is supposed to sound more "motional"?Original Replacement For WADIA 850 CD Player Laser Lens Lasereinheit Assembly 850 Optical Pick-up Bloc Optique Unit . Res. Wadia 861 SE, 581, 850 or 860. I tried a pair of Atmasphere M60 amps w/ Zero autoformers earlier this year. The Bryston is in my HT system and I use a combination of Nordost I/Cs and HT Pro 9 speaker cables. Oct 1, 2013 #75 Just had to toss my first player in a long time, a Denon. 0, or Sony? I would like to hear comments regarding the sound characteristics of the following 4 players: ML 39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. OVERALLFound 200 records in Search of Digital Drive. Ref . I am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys. Yes, I. Need help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 2 TDA1541A. 1. I hv been offered two mint condition CDPs - a Wadia 850 (first owner, about 2 years) for $2,300 and a Wadia 860 (more than 2 years, probably 2nd owner) for $3,700. 850 mang âm thanh kiểu. 3 responses Add your response. 4 x PCM1704-K + 2 x DSP56004FJ50. I would contact Wadia directly and see whether or not you can get a service manual, schematics, etc. 24 it to the Wadia, and Linn, and find the M/L to be equal in performance. Wadia 850 vs. 1995 Wadia 20 + 1997 Wadia 27 at the price of $5,400 OR 1998 Wadia 850 with input card at the price of $3,400. Ive tried leaving the ac power off for 24hours, no good, what happens is she will play part of a track or not at all, my Question is; anybody else have this problem, and who can fix it. 2 x PCM1702-K + Motorola DSP. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. Prefer used. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. At the same time, the Audio Research CD 7, while not a. I owned a Wadia 850 for 10 years, before the Wadia I owned a Meridian, I don't recall the model anymore, at the time I bought because of it's analog sound. My speakers. The "leaky" nature of the Wadia's DigiMaster anti-imaging filter can be seen in fig. I am in the process of replacing my MIT Z cords on both my Bryston 9B THX amp and my Wadia 850. About 5 years ago it developed a problem with the loading mechanism and a CD got. Wadia later decided to add a Basic model for the 861 with no digital inputs or outputs, calling it the 861 Basic. I DO NOT, nor will I buy a pre-amp, so its' narrowed down to these two in. item 7 Vintage Wadia 860 CD Player With Remote Control And Power Cable Maintained Vintage Wadia 860 CD Player With. Looking for natural (neutral). The speaker cables are Monster MI. Over a couple months, I borrowed a Wadia 3200, and later a Cal Delta. From 1988 Wadia was the biggest driving force in digital audio and they have made sublime DACs, Transports and CD players up until it was no longer economically sustainable. In the sound arena, the CD55 surpasses the Wadia and has a superior volume control. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. If you want to keep things simple, try a good power cord. The system that the 850 is in has synergistic cables throughout and a Master Coupler for my Pass X-150. PCM1704. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. Even though Wadia players are built like tanks, I was surprised to find that damping the bottom of the chassis of my 850 gave an improvement in warmth and resolution. WADIA 850 cd spieler integriertem Vorverstärker Kleinanzeigen €1,950 Nov 2, 2023. The $4950 850. music, then silence, then music would come back in, second, the disc drawer now won't open. ) So when the opportunity arrived - I could not resist. How do they sound compared with each other ? Any comments please. 6 responses Add your response. . Rollerblocks, more detail, silence generally. Wadia 6, 8, 850, 860, 16+25, 20+26 or 20+25 ?Please help. I am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys. I only audit the ML 390s but. I am interested in getting the best CD player out there as one of my digital sources. Wadia 850 CD player Audio Research Pre-amp LS-7 Martin Logan Aerius / Magnepan 2. I can play CD chenge tracks, but can't listen music. I am looking at replacing the power cord on my wadia 850. Has anyone had experience with Steve Huntley's Reference Upgrade for the Wadia 850? nathanu 11-07-2000 3:05pm. Wadia Digital CD Player User Manual. $137. Just a cd player, amp and speakers. I can't decide which to go for. OVERALL RATING: 5. Wadia driving tube amps -experiences good or bad?Also is the 830 a better performer than the 850/860since it is newer, 00 vs 97 technology. Can I directly connect a Wadia 850 to a Spectral DMA 150 without using a Spectral pre-amp? I understand that the Spectral pre-amp give very current output (upto 1 amp) and a maixinum voltage of 100v peak for the power-amp. S. Opens in a new window or tab. Free returns. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players. The original price was $3500 (US). Vintage Wadia 6 CD Player With Power Cord And Remote Control Very Rare. The Wadia 850 is an excellent integrated CD transport and D/A. The standard setting is 2 volts, but you can increase it to 4 volts, or decrease it to 1 volt or 0. The 850 and 39 had strengths and weaknesses comparatively but the 390S was in a different league. 99. They're not built anywhere like a Wadia CD transport (transport units have only digital outputs, and even non-Wadia units are more expensive than regular CDPs), but unless you're using speakers and subwoofers that throw soundwaves everywhere, you can get by with just massloading the cheap BluRay player by putting some weight on top. The 830 is Wadia's entry-level player. Need help from Wadia and ML CD player owners. DY11 5AL. Wadia 850- CD player Audio Research LS7- Pre Amp Classe CA200- Power Amp Magnepan 2. Inserting these interconnects into my system was a defining moment. Free shipping. 4 x PCM1704-K + 2 x Motorola DSP. #2. I just purchased a Wadia 21, 10/10 less than 50 hours. Like the Wadia, the. Wadia 850 STD CD Player Transport USED JAPAN 100V Esoteric TEAC VRDS CMK-4 DAC. 7 QR (i switch between the two from time to time) I've spent a lot of time and MONEY(ask my wife) in putting this system together and I'm very happy with the result. Ive tried leaving the ac power off for 24hours, no good, what happens is she will play part of a track or not at all, my Question is; anybody else have this problem, and who can fix it. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 1 TDA1541A. very hi end refernece units like the Wadia 850 costing many times more. Reviews of their more expensive CD players, the 850 and 860, appeared in Stereophile in May and June 1998, respectively, and both are listed in Class A of. . . I prefer the Meridian 508. Thanks for your input. . I think the 302 came about because Pioneer discontinued the Stable Platter transport. The 302 has a warmer sound, the bass is tighter and deeper (this is the first thing you'll notice), and the soundstage is wider. My advice is to look for an 850 used, or for the same sound without the build quality, find a used 830ix. I need a short (. 但是. Electronics; Electronics; Major Appliances; TV, Video & Home Audio Electronics; Surveillance & Smart Home Electronics; Portable Audio & Headphones; Vehicle Electronics & GPSDoes anyone here use your Wadia CD player to amp without going through the preamp? mad318 06-06-2002 9:42am. With the subwoofers off, each amp had its own pros and cons. 1. A used 850 will open quite some skies for you and your system! It's technology isn't outdated and spare parts probably are in stock if needed. Wadia 850 pricing guide. There's a list of fake models somewhere. Wadia driving tube amps -experiences good or bad?Also is the 830 a better performer than the 850/860since it is newer, 00 vs 97 technology. Wadia 850 STD CD Player Transport USED JAPAN 100V Esoteric TEAC VRDS CMK-4 DAC. He had interaction problem between his Wadia 850 and SF Line 2. Looking for commentary on the new BAT player vs Wadia's 850. RA CD-55. By the way, the CD55 sounds better than the CD50. Wadia 22: Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1030: Wadia 23: Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1030: Wadia 301: Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343: Wadia 302: Philips VAM1250: Wadia 830: Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343: Wadia 831: Pioneer Stable Platter: Wadia 270: VRDS CMK-3. . Wadia 850 CD player Specifications. My current set-up is a Wadia 850 connected directly using a pair of Cardas Golden Reference XLR to a Jeff Rowland model 10. My system: Wadia 850 Sony 333ES SACD changer Wadia 150 A to D converter Pass Labs X-150 Cable is all Syn. Report Comment. Just curious, as I am not looking to change. This one is in good shape. 00 and is available now for $2,999. This one is in good shape. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. I emailed Wadia/Audio Research, they won't touch it because of parts being nla, also contacted several other repair outfits and got the same. . I won't go into specifics, because we didn't have it available to A/B. Sony 5 Disc Cd Changer. I'm looking for any advice on comparisions between these two fine CD players. any thoughts on a solid wadia 850/power cord combo? i'd like to run an aftermarket cord into ps audio's pp600. Wadia 850 CD Player direct to Mark Levinson 27. Peter Donohoes's piano, however, which is audibly more distant in the soundstage, sounded both slightly bettter defined spatially via the Wadia, and had greater subjective bass extension. Details; Discussions; Posts; This discussion; Message User; 1,816 posts. Weakness: None yet apparant. 11 watchersI am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys. I've only heard the 21 of those two, but I liked the 21 better than the 850 and owners of the 16 state that it is far better than the 21. Having made a time for the demonstration I arrived, listended for a hour and was really impressed. 24 best? I have narrowed down my choices to one of these three players (I would also consider the 860) I haven't been able to compare them head to head as I sort of live in the boonies and the nearest shops have the players but at diffrent places. I got a problem with my Wadia 850 as it will not stop the spindle when i press stop and eject. Details; Discussions;怀念 Wadia 581 CD/SACD 播放器. I am thinking about trying out the Cardas Golden Reference interconnects and Neutral Reference Speaker cable. They both clearly do the job well, and offer top engineering. . Plastic crap: WADIA 301. I have been thinking about purchasing a tube amp to check. . My speakers. Briefly, the circuitry is housed in a black-anodized. I am in the process to upgrade my player these are my pics, what player do you think is a better player, I was also considering a nu-vista3d, sony SCD-1. Currently I have all Nordost Cables in my system (SPM interconnects and Red Dawn Rev 2 speaker wire) My system is very basic and consists of a Wadia 850 run directly into a Mark Levinson 331. Just thought I'd post up a thread to let you guys know of my experiences regarding getting my Wadia CDP converted from US 110V to UK 230V input voltage spec. 24 it to the Wadia, and Linn, and find the M/L to be equal in performance. Worcestershire. The Wadia has more air and the voice sound much better. ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 1 TDA1541A. These do not work in mine. Optical laser pickup for Wadia 781i Optical laser pickup for Wadia 781i Optical laser pickup for Wadia 23 Optical laser pickup for Wadia 302 CD loader for Wadia 302 Optical laser pickup for Wadia 21, Wadia 850 Optical laser pickup for Wadia 301, Wadia 830 Philips CDM-1 mechanism for Wadia WT3200 Optical laser pickup KSS-151A for WADIA CD. Copy Comment URL; Report CommentWhat is better?- wadia 850 OR wadia 2000 Trans+dac. I have the itch to try something new, and am wondering if I will lose or gain in the lows with a Mephisto II X. I have a MJ Acoustics (REL) sub-woofer that is connected to the speaker terminals of the Vaughn via a Neutrik cable. US $ 116. As Wadia is now back in business according to Stereophile, I feel comfortable buying it. I can't decide which to go for. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. . Honest but partially shameless plug. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. If I ever should replace my ZZ-8, it would be with Wadia's 21 or 16 model. Looking for natural (neutral). Wadia 861 CD Player Transport USED JAPAN 100V Esoteric TEAC VRDS CMK-3. Wadia 850 STD CD Player Transport USED JAPAN 100V Esoteric TEAC VRDS CMK-4 DAC. Sony Cd Jukebox. Hello, I recently sold my all Sonic Frontiers which including cd transport, dac, preamp and power amplification and got myself a Krell FPB-300c. Naim CDX vs. randalleron 10-10-2000 3:03pm 5 responses Add your responseI run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. Thoroughly recommended world-class mini-monitors that have gained international recognition in being used in some recording studios and in BBC. Radically Wired,car repair,electrician,electronics store,store,850 Lily Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3R6, Canada,address,phone number,hours,reviews,photos,location. 2 18. A used 777es player would cost $1850 to $2150 (US). Prefer used. Thiel 7. As some of you will know, I privately purchased and imported a used Wadia 850 from Canada last year from a seller on Audiogon. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. . So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. Any advise out there on these two units? I have a Bryston 4BST am/BP25 preamp and listen to a lot of vocalists so I am looking for great detail and. At the same time, the Audio Research CD 7, while not a. What opinions do you have on the best CD player I can pick? Thanks for the help. - wadia 850 OR wadia 2000 Trans+ dac. I currently run a Wadia 850 direct to a Jeff Rowland Model 2, with balanced XLR interconnects. Well, when I turn the 850 on its side to look for anything that even closely resembles a transit screw, there is nothing. 11A or 12's (or maybe Cary's 805C). ) Right now I am using an early Stealth Silver and an Alpha Core TQ1 silver - both have good. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. Great Northern Sound Co. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. Free shipping. I hv been offered two mint condition CDPs - a Wadia 850 (first owner, about 2 years) for $2,300 and a Wadia 860 (more than 2 years, probably 2nd owner) for $3,700. Fig. I am thinking of sending my Wadia 850 for a modification but wonder how are these guys. I run an Adcom 750 preamp to a Pass A5 into electrostats. Fast & Free shipping on many items!The Wadia 850 cd player believes in making sense to eliminate the preamplifier from the system and drive the power amplifier directly. 00 give or take some. I need a short (. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. The Wadia 850 cd player believes in making sense to eliminate the preamplifier from the system and drive the power amplifier directly. Wadia 850 CD Player GNSC Mods High Performance Stereo $2,750 Aug 26, 2023. Opens in a new window or tab. 19 No. Expand all responses; Collapse all responses; Sort . The electronics in the 301 and 302 are suppose to be the same. I was wondering if the $1500. might be better spent upgrading to an 860x, or finding an 861 for a few bucks more? I'm sure the question has crossed your mind. WADIA 850 PRE-AMP cd speler transport Marktplaats €1,950 Nov 4, 2023 Njuškalo Wadia 581i se CD/SACD Player Njuškalo HRK 28,254 Nov 23, 2023 I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. I have heard the older Wadia Dac's and I agree with the above. . I believe the up cost is around $300 more for the Director. The 301 that was discontinued a few years ago and it had the Pioneer Stable Platter which I think is more reliable. Great Northern Sound Co. I DO NOT, nor will I buy a pre-amp, so its' narrowed down to these two in. I owned a Wadia 850 for 10 years, before the Wadia I owned a Meridian, I don't recall the model anymore, at the time I bought because of it's analog sound. VRDS CMK-4 – KSS-240A. Pages: 20. I think the CD Player is clearly the weak component, but would also consider getting a second 3b-st for bi-amping. Since then I've been using the 850 with a. Ive tried leaving the ac power off for 24hours, no good, what happens is she will play part of a track or not at all, my Question is; anybody else have this problem, and who can fix it. Associated equipment would be Simaudio I-5 and Merlin TSM-SE monitors. Speaker: Avalon Acoustics Osiris, Tannoy Kensington GR, Stenheim Alumine 2, Heretic AD612 PRE: Soulution 720 incl Phono, Phasemation CM 2200 Amp: Accustic Arts Mono V, AMP II MK4, Phasemation MA-2000 DAC: Wadia 27iX CD-Drive: Wadia 270SE Musicserver: AntiPodes Oladra Switch: LHY SW-8 PhonoPre: Soulnote E. Expand all responses; Collapse all responses;Wadia Digital – The Digital Audio Legend. Are you using the synergistic cords on the Wadia? if not, try one there. It is an extravagant piece, and I am lucky to have it. Oct 22, 2000 Wadia actually made a companion piece to the 9 to convert. Well, when I turn the 850 on its side to look for anything that even closely resembles a transit screw, there is nothing. USD $95. I'm using B&W N-803 speakers and a Wadia 850 CD player run directly into a Classe CA-201 amp. Lvnson 39,Wadia 850, Merid 508. However, the Wadia 302 is current. 4s. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. Philips VAE 1250. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. Mar 08, 2006. Thanks. 99. Wadia 850 vs Mark Levinson NO. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Wadia 850 STD Vintage CD Player with Remote Control From Japan Used at the best online prices. Wadia 850 CD player Measurements. Wadia 151 PowerDAC all digital amplifier - 50WPC / 4 ohms Audiophile Style $375 6% Apr 13, 2022. The guy at my local audio shop advised that Wadia/Spectral power amp direct connect would give poor dynamic. . 11-27-2009 at 05:39pm. It has variable analog outputs with both balanced XLR and single ended RCA connectors. . That's almost all that I can do. Looking for commentary on the new BAT player vs Wadia's 850. On the remote, the only functions which are working are mute, invert. If you intend to buy a new 302, I would suggest a used 861B at around. my Wadia 16 CDP plays me a trick. WADIA 781i. Wadia 850 CD player Page 4. The speaker cable is Res. i'm thinking of hooking it up directly to my Audio Research VT100MKII(no pre-amp) along with a pair of Martin Logan Aeriusi and all Cardas wires. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. 0, and Sony Xa7ES. it's HDMI-output to an A/V processor?En eBay encuentras fabulosas ofertas en Reproductores y grabadoras de CD Wadia. Its output impedance from the balanced outputs was 16 ohms from below 20Hz to 20kHz; from the unbalanced outputs I measured 0. I have the itch to try something new, and am wondering if I will lose or gain in the lows with a Mephisto II X. I love the N801s with these amps, and recently added the 850. reimyo777 (1,449) 100%. 2s, Manley NeoClassic 250s, Wadia 850, MIT Oracle V3 speaker cables, MIT MI-350 Oracle interconnects, Black Diamond Racing Shelves and Cones in a dedicated room with ASC Tube Traps, Room Tunes and 3 X 20 amp dedicated circuits. Sounds great. 850 with GNSC mods and a Wadia 861. WADIA 581. I had a Wadia 861B going direct with a Art Audio PX-25, Verity Audio Fidelio speakers, Silver Audio interconects and speaker cable, Shunyata Python power cords. I then connected the Benchmark using the analog RCA output to the tape input on my Tandberg TR1050 Receiver. or Best Offer. It would be both a superb cd player and a killer SACD player. Krell FPB 300cx amp Krell KAV 250 (3) amp Krell KAV 250 amp Wadia 850 CD. 00. So my question is will the 861B add the bass slam and the dynamics that I miss in the 850. 레드북 CDP의 자존심 와디아 850 -spec-픽업 메커니즘: TEAC CMK-4a VRDS 디코딩 소프트웨어: DigiMaster, 32-Times re-sampling 분해능: 21bits 최대 출력: 0. Does anyone know of spares or a replacement mevh? Mevh used is a Teac CMK4. So far i was looking at the Wadia 850 and the Mark Levinson 39. 11-07-2000 at 06:58pm . It is now the key component in my system and it is connected directly to the amplifier. But if you're looking for "warm", then Wadia may be the answer. Joined 2004. Prefer used. CD also drives directly 4 Entec subwoofers. I think the 20+27 should sounds better, however the 20 is a bit old. I listen to popular music so I would like a player that rocks. Thanks for all your help. Need some help for Wadia 850 cdp Ive got a problem, a Nasty storm came thru the area last night, now my Wadia 850 cd player wont work correctly. care to share, anyone? hv been offered two mint condition CDPs - a Wadia 850 (first owner, about 2 years) for $2,300 and a Wadia 860 (more than 2 years, probably 2nd owner) for $3,700. I get really audible hum even when the amp is off and still connected to the. Hello,I have a Wadia 850CDP I have owned since around 97-98 (I think). Try to elimate all the box units and have very simple audio system. I am looking for a player with lots of bass, very dynamic, with lots of air. ML Aerius I, Moon W-3, Wadia 830. I currently own an 850 which has modified by Steve Huntley at GNSC and previously owned an 830. Wadia 850 CD Player We have a consignment Wadia 850 compact disc player for sale. I currently have a Wadia 850 CD player within a dual Home Theater / Audio system. Vintage Wadia 6 CD Player With Power Cord And Remote Control Very Rare. ML no39, Wadia 850, Classe 1. or Best Offer. They can take a while to break-in but well worth the wait. So my question is will the 861B add the bass slam and the dynamics that I miss in the 850. The missing piece of the puzzle fell into place around Christmas. Specifically in the bass. 4 responses Add your response. VRDS CMK-4-a –. 5m to 1m) XLR cable from the Wadia into the Adcom. Performance opinion of Wadia 850??? Considering buying a used 850 and want to know more about it. I'm looking at the following contenders (used if I can :-)): Linn Ikemi, BAT, Sonic Frontiers SFCD, Meridian 508-24, Naim CDX, Wadia 830 or 850. To my ear, I liked the sound of the S/R A/C Master Coupler better and it is about a fifth of the price. Levinson 39 or Wadia 830/850/860 ? There are quite a few of these in the used market. Wadia Sound. Opens in a new window or tab. This model receiver has an extra set of RCA jacks on the back labeled Pre-out and Main In. I've listened to Wadia 23, 21 and 850 and they all seem to have the same kind of excellent sound. 121. As supplied, the Wadia 850's maximum output level was 4. Which do you think would make for a wiser choice? hifinut 12-22-2001 12:22am. Resolution Audio cd55 to run directly off my pass amp. I'm looking to upgrade and contemplating the Wadia 850, EMC-1, Levinson or Krell 28kps CD players.